Principle Configuration Analyst - PCA Lead

RTX•Andover, MA

10d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Configuration Management and Data Management (CMDM) organization is responsible for ensuring our products are under configuration control and delivered on time. The CMDM Organization consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. The Sensors, Surveillance & Space Configuration Management department is looking for an individual to perform the role of a Principle Configuration Analyst - PCA Lead, located in Andover, MA.

Requirements

Typically requires Bachelor’s degree OR in absence of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience is required.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in configuration management specific to running PCAs.
Experience with Windchill PDM or related tools
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
Experience working in an Engineering team environment, interfacing with Hardware, Systems or Test Engineers
Understands principles, standards and processes, such as described in EIA-649, Configuration Management Standard
Self-Starter, willing to learn new tools and work with a variety of technical and non-technical disciplines
Ability to pro-actively interface with team
Demonstrated ability to support multiple ongoing projects and parallel release activities
Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Hardware CM Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) Subject Matter Expert
Understand the PCA requirements/identify new hardware to product baseline
Determine make/buy status, pull all data from appropriate finance database
Ensure the proper quality notes are being flowed down on Purchase Orders (POs)
Prepare and deliver PCA Plan Contractual Data Requirements List (CDRL) consisting of all hardware to be audited and PCA plan
Aligning with Ops and Supply Chain on shipment dates
Retrieve and review artifacts such as First Article Inspections (FAIs), Certificate of Conformance (CoCs), Variances, NCs, work instructions, etc.
Manage PCA list and status progress
Prepare and deliver PCA Agenda CDRL consisting of all required attendees and roles, detailed schedule of in person PCA event and parts to be audited
Conduct on site Audit and incremental virtual audits until all hardware is approved
Close out action items using a specific form to capture and resolve actions
Get PCA certification signed from IPT Lead and CM Lead
Prepare and deliver PCA Summary Report CDRL after PCA completion
Update PCA Plan Appendix to Reflect Final PCA Baseline
Process engineering action documents by way of Configuration Management (CM) reviews in Product Data Management (PDM) system